In a message dated 98-04-27 15:06:38 EDT, pid_at_mec.ca writes: << Various sources in USA and UK have been suggested for foot-operated pumps. <snip> . Anyone out there tried this or have other ideas? >> There are some options to the modified Brit "chimp" pump used as a foot pump --- see earlier posts. I installed a Baby Whaler I(Irish) pump, purchased at one of the Boats'r'Us stores for about $20, that is used in priming galley pumps. But it's small, and the capacity is low. Took me something close to fifteen minutes to pump out a flooded Pintail --- a very low volume boat with a lot of foam and flotation inside it. The "chimp" type is a lot better, but takes up a tad more room --- should cut the time to empty the boat by 75%, my guess now. Joq *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 27 1998 - 12:49:22 PDT
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